416 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

416 4th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Nadi Esa. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past few years, most notably a serious fire incident in 2022 that affected multiple units (2L, 2R, 3R, 3L, 4L, and 4R) and resulted in multiple open Class C violations.

The property has ongoing structural concerns, particularly with the parapet wall showing leaning, cracks, and spalling brick, as evidenced by multiple active DOB violations from 2021-2024, including a 2023 violation requiring an engineer's report regarding structurally deficient conditions. There have been recurring rodent control issues, with the most recent inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, and open violations regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports. The building has a history of violations related to unauthorized work, including brick repairs, wall replacement, and maintenance issues, with multiple active ECB violations from 2021-2024 totaling over $37,000 in penalties.

Recent maintenance concerns have included issues with the sidewalk shed, which generated multiple complaints and violations in 2024, and ongoing requirements for external low pressure inspections that have not been properly filed since 2018. The property has also experienced recent plumbing and water supply problems, heat and hot water issues, and a 2023 rodent sighting that prompted DOHMH inspection and violations. While there have been some recent inspections with "No Violation Warranted" outcomes, the overall pattern of violations, particularly regarding structural maintenance and pest control, indicates ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance.